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The impacts of the federal government shutdown are hitting both originators and servicers, and as things drag out, the disruptions will increase.

President Trump and housing regulator Bill Pulte are considering introducing a 50-year fixed rate mortgage that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would purchase.

The FHFA director hinted at a partnership in the works and doubled down on criticism of homebuilders and the Fed chair in a housing conference interview.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ended a consent order earlier than expected against the credit bureau TransUnion, saying the company already paid a $5 million fine and $3 million to consumers.

Ali Baydoun, a partner at UHY, is a leader in the firm's enterprise business services practice, where he delivers advisory, tax and attest services to middle-market clients in various industries. He provides audit and assurance services as well as crisis management services.

The volume of home equity lines of credit expanded for the 14th consecutive quarter, driven largely by fintechs and other nonbanks that are accounting for more and more of the business.

A trade group for participants in the clean energy loan program argues the upcoming regulations will be too burdensome and costly for participants.

Company leaders said current strategy sets it up to profit and compete against its rivals as the mortgage market improves in the coming months.

The average price of a single-family home increased 1.7% from last year to $426,800 in the third quarter.

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said there was a popular "misunderstanding" Thursday regarding who can qualify for a "skinny" master account, noting that only firms with a bank charter would qualify for approval.